Höfn Weather in August
Höfn in August averages 12°C (54°F) during the day and 8°C (46°F) at night. Keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.
Rainfall in Höfn in August
Records from the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain, with 152 mm (6 in) average for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.
Temperature in Höfn in August
Höfn in August gets highs of 12°C (54°F) during the day and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Höfn in August
The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more travel ideas, our weather planner can help you explore destinations around the world.
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Höfn Temperature in August
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Chance of Rain
52%
Precipitation
152 mm (6 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Sunshine
130 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Höfn typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 12°C (54°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 8°C (46°F).
Average temperatures in August
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in August
Historical weather for Höfn in August
Browse day-by-day weather records for Höfn spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Höfn historical weather extremes in August
Based on 49 years of weather observations in Höfn between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- Höfn recorded its highest August temperature of 24°C (75°F) on August 10, 2004.
- The coldest August day was on August 31, 1979, with a maximum of 6°C (43°F).
- The coldest night in August in Höfn was on August 30, 1994, with a minimum of 1°C (34°F).
- The heaviest August precipitation occurred on August 3, 2004, when 77 mm (3 in) of precipitation fell.
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What to Wear in Höfn in August
The weather can be unpredictable in August, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.What To Do in Höfn in August
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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